Senior Surveyor | Full time | Hemel Hempstead | £69,000

Hightown Housing Association is hiring a Senior Surveyor in Hemel Hempstead.

This is a permanent full-time role. It is a strong opportunity for an experienced Surveyor who wants to lead a team and help deliver safe, healthy homes.

You will lead the Healthy Homes Team and help maintain high standards across Hightown’s homes and communities. The role includes team leadership, stock condition work, major works projects, and technical advice on defects, building safety, and disrepair.

You will also work closely with colleagues across the organisation to support a consistent and resident-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team: Manage and support Healthy Homes inspectors and operatives
• Support Awaab’s Law work: Oversee inspections, remedial works, and responses linked to Awaab’s Law
• Manage stock data: Oversee the Stock Condition Survey programme and help keep asset information accurate
• Lead major works: Manage projects such as roof replacements and component upgrades
• Give technical advice: Support colleagues on defects, building safety, disrepair, and regulatory matters
• Work with others: Collaborate across departments to support a consistent service for residents

About You

• Experienced: Strong background in surveying, asset management, or property maintenance
• Qualified: RICS qualified
• Awaab’s Law aware: Experience working within the requirements of Awaab’s Law
• Knowledgeable: Good understanding of construction, surveying, and building regulations
• HHSRS qualified: Housing Health and Safety Rating System inspector qualification required
• Strong leader: Able to support others and bring out the best in a team
• Good judgement: Positive, practical, and confident in making sound professional decisions
• Resident focused: Understands the value of safe housing and works with care and respect

What Hightown Offers

• Salary: £69,000
• Annual leave: 33 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days on site following induction
• Bonus: Monthly attendance bonus
• Life assurance: 3 times annual salary
• Discounts: High street and online retailer discounts
• Wellbeing: Free use of on-site gym
• Development: Career development and support for further qualifications

How to Apply

Apply early if you have the right surveying experience and leadership skills.

Hightown says it will review applications and interview on a rolling basis, so the role may move quickly.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.

Application Tips

Focus on your surveying leadership, your knowledge of Awaab’s Law, and your experience with stock condition, major works, and resident safety. Use clear examples that show technical judgement, team management, and how you have improved homes or services.